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Best spots to view the sunset

(Oranjestad)—What can hue.
be more romantic than sur-
prising your partner with a Hooiberg Hill
date watching the sunset. These last two options are
Aruba’s sunset leave many for more active couples. If
speechless, and luckily, the you and your partner like to
best spots to view the sun- hike, the Hooiberg Hill may
set are entirely accessible be a great place for you to
and easy to find. Here are get your daily workout in
some of the best places to and enjoy a beautiful view
view the sunset on the is- of the sunset and the island
land. as a little reward. Climb on
top the 587-step stairs and
California Light House reach the top to enjoy this
Of course, being one of the incredible scenery.
highest point easily acces-
sible to locals and tourists, Casibari Rock Formation
the California Light House If you’re a rock climber, you
hill not only offers a tremen- might enjoy watching the
dous view of the sunset, but sunset on top of the Casi-
also a breath taking scen- the beach has to be either paired with the orange/ set. Arashi Beach is the last bari Rock Formation. It’s no
ery of most of the island. In Manchebo Beach or at pink hue of the sunset, the beach you will find along Yosemite, but it does offer
the distance you can spot Eagle Beach, which stretch white sandy beaches and the western coast line, just a fun little exercise to get
all the hotels, the west- along the entire western the soft sounds of waves before you drive up the to the top. But if you pre-
ern shoreline and the wild coast of the island starting crashing—it can only be hill to the California Light fer not to get your hands a
waves that crash on the from behind Bucuti & Tara described as an experi- House. A favorite for surf- little dirty, you can always
northern side of the island. Beach Resort up to the ence!* ers and body boarders, the use the stairs in the back.
Amsterdam Manor round- Arashi sky stretches out for
Manchebo & Eagle Beach about. The sunset on these Arashi Beach miles, lending a spectacu- Editor’s note: This spot may
Speaking of the western beaches is truly breathtak- Another beach that has to lar canvas for the sun to be my personal favorite, if
shoreline, the best spots ing; the sky and ocean look be considered as another create a masterpiece of you couldn’t already tell…
for viewing the sunset on so big and spacious, and great spot to view the sun- orange, pink and purple q

Why You Should Not Miss Aruba’s Free City Center Street Car Tour

ORANJESTAD - Aruba’s City Center Street Car - or as
we call it in Dutch; “Tram van Oranjestad’ - is a single
track tram line in Oranjestad, the capital city of Aru-
ba. It was inaugurated on 22 December 2012, being
the first and so far the only passenger rail service on
Aruba and the rest of the Dutch Caribbean. There are
two trolleys, a single-deck one with 42 seats and a
double-decker with 64 seats. The line was inspired by
the popular battery-powered streetcar operation at
the Grove in Los Angeles, USA. Aruba’s streetcars are
powered by hydrogen fuel cells, which are charged
by the island’s year-round trade winds.

Caya Betico Croes, mostly referred to as our “main
street” has been developed into a pollution-free pe-
destrian mall. The double-decker offers you a 360
degree view of the down town area with a picture
perfect scenery of the island’s clear blue skies. Who
would not enjoy a ride on this beautiful and naturally
air-conditioned vehicle? The tour consists of a total
of 9 stops approximately 200 meters apart from each
other; all stops are clearly marked. The tram will bring
you close to different museums, historical plazas, mon-
uments, the Protestant church, Aruba’s high- end mall,
retail shops, and a variety of local and international
cuisine restaurants. The “I love Aruba” trademark also
belongs to that list. The third stop on the route is close
to a 5-minute walk to the famous Renaissance Marina
showcasing luxurious yachts and Aruba’s blue waters.

The “Tram van Oranjestad” starts from a balloon loop
near the Port of Call and serves the downtown area
and ends at Plaza Nicky. The first ride starts at 10:00
am sharp with intervals of 25minutes. The last trolley
departs from the cruise port at 5:00pm. Don’t miss this
tour of the beautiful Aruba’s City Center– it is free for
all! q